Politics

Trump holds meeting to make “final determination” on Iran deal

US President Donald Trump has held a meeting to make a “final determination” about an agreement to extend a ceasefire with Iran.

29 May 2026-23:51
Iran says no final understanding with US yet, rejects Trump’s “language of must”

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Friday that communications with the United States are continuing but no final understanding has been reached, rejecting what he described as attempts to dictate terms to Tehran.

29 May 2026-22:55
Iran says 24 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz under IRGC coordination

Twenty-four commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours with coordination and security provided by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Iranian media reported.

29 May 2026-21:59
Former head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.

29 May 2026-21:41
Iran, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz administration amid regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has discussed the Strait of Hormuz and its future administration with his Omani counterpart amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway.

29 May 2026-21:00
Hamas warns over Israeli push to expand Gaza control

Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as European states and residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan.

29 May 2026-20:50
Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block

A Russian drone has hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

29 May 2026-20:20
Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial U.S.-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz.

29 May 2026-19:25
Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70%.

29 May 2026-18:30
Iran condemns US threat to sanction Oman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned what it described as US threats to impose sanctions on Oman over its cooperation with Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

29 May 2026-18:05